O.S. Hawkins Books

GuideStone President and author O.S. Hawkins makes available some of his most popular titles for free download as a PDF file (suitable for saving to your computer or into iBooks on iOS devices) or for download to your Kindle.

Hawkins' books The Joshua Code: 52 Scripture Verses Every Believer Should Know, The Jesus Code: 52 Scripture Questions Every Believer Should Answer, The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living, The James Code: 52 Scripture Principles for Putting Your Faith into Action, VIP: How to Influence with Vision, Integrity & Purpose, The Daniel Code: Living Out Truth in a Culture That is Losing its Way, The Believer's Code: 365 Devotions to Unlock the Blessings in God's Word, The Christmas Code: Daily Devotions Celebrating the Advent Season and The Nehemiah Code: It's Never Too Late for a New Beginningare available for sale through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and your local bookstore. All author's proceeds from the sale of these books benefit Mission:Dignity.

This devotional helps you understand that regardless of where you are, it's never too late for a new beginning. In this book, O.S. Hawkins looks at the lessons we find on the pages of Nehemiah to see how a new beginning is possible for everybody!

THE BELIEVER'S CODE - 365 DEVOTIONS TO UNLOCK THE BLESSINGS IN GOD'S WORD

In this one-year daily devotional, you'll find blessings and insights that will help you as you live out your daily life. Each day's reading includes Scripture, a devotional thought and a Code Word. This unique Code Word offers ways for you to practically put into practice God's Word.

THE DANIEL CODE - LIVING OUT TRUTH IN A CULTURE THAT IS LOSING ITS WAY

Our culture brings new challenges to our Christian faith with each passing day. How should we live out our faith? Daniel was a young man who grew up rooted in a Judeo culture of traditional values. One day, he unexpectedly found himself in a culture that was foreign to everything he had known. His value system, his truth claims, his moral compass — all were challenged repeatedly at every turn. Not unlike our society today!

From the pages of Scripture, learn from Daniel how to exist in our culture while also engaging and thriving in it as well!

In VIP, Hawkins takes a different look at the meaning of the popular acronym and challenges us to live not in pursuit of importance, but rather to influence others toward life-changing, eternal significance. No matter who you are, where you live, who you know or what you do, God has assigned a sphere of influence just to you. To be a person of influence, one must possess vision, integrity and purpose.

THE JAMES CODE - 52 SCRIPTURE PRINCIPLES FOR PUTTING YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION

Bestselling author of The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code, O.S. Hawkins is back with a new book that is all about putting your faith into action. The James Code is practical, personal and action-packed, straight from one of the most popular books of the Bible. Once readers have devoted themselves to Scripture memory in The Joshua Code, and have equipped themselves to give answers in The Jesus Code, The James Code challenges readers to give feet to their faith. Hawkins gives applicable truth from the book of James, emphasizing that an effective Christian life is not about faith and works, but is about faith that works.

Jesus was always asking questions. Whether with a small group or large crowd, Jesus opened hearts and minds by asking questions that grasped attention and made one think. In The Jesus Code, author O.S. Hawkins poses 52 thought-provoking questions found throughout the Bible that believers should be able to answer as they grow in their faith and share their faith with others. Each question features a devotional thought to help readers find answers and promote further reflection.

The Joshua Code is found in Joshua 1:8, "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." The 52 chapters in this volume are designed to lead the reader on a yearly journey by spending a week on one particular Scripture, memorizing it and meditating on it, so it becomes a living part of our very being. The outlines in each chapter can also be used by the busy pastor or Bible teacher as a guide to challenge their hearers in a year of Scripture memory and meditation.

From Thomas Nelson: "The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living is the perfect resource for both new and experienced pastors. This book includes advice on dealing with church administration, pastoral leadership, building relationships in the church, pastoral care, church conflict, being a committed head of your family, and much more. Each chapter has scripture references and space to write notes."

Throughout the book of Acts, it is said of the early church that they "turned their world upside down" (Acts 17:6) and that they were being "multiplied." They experienced this spiritual dynamic without all the modern tools we enjoy today in translating the gospel to our world. They had no television, internet, CDs, DVDs, radio or Twitter accounts. The early church had no church planting techniques and no one was doing marketing surveys for them. But they were being multiplied... and we are not! The early church had something that somewhere along the way we have lost. And, if we can reclaim it, we, too, can rediscover the dynamic of first century Christianity. The secret lies in... THE FEAR FACTOR.

Good news is welcome any time. In a world where so many people are searching for meaning in their lives, there is a hunger to hear an encouraging word. The pulpits of America provide a wonderful opportunity to share the news that changes lives. The Good News of a loving Savior is what the world still needs to hear. In this collection of messages for special days, the Good News is expressed in every chapter. Whatever the special occasion may be, God's messenger has an opportunity and a privilege to share... Good News for Great Days.

Good News is welcome anytime. In this follow-up to Good News for Great Days (above), O.S. Hawkins provides additional sermon resources to help pastors as they lead people who hunger for an encouraging word. The Good News of a loving Savior is what the world is still waiting to hear. Whatever the special day, that good news is communicated every time.

What on earth is "antology" and what does it have to do with the issue of retirement? Solomon addressed this subject in a unique way when he challenged us to go to the ant... consider her ways and be wise. (Proverbs 6:6-8). The ant "stores" her provisions in the summer and "gathers" her provisions in harvest for a very important reason. Winter is coming! King Solomon reminds us that much can be learned from studying the ant as it particularly applies to our own winter season of life.

"Drawing the Net" was a common phrase for first century Galilean fishermen. The crusty fishermen that Jesus chose as His disciples knew what it meant to become fishers of men and draw the net. This book explores 30 practical principles for extending the invitation of the Good News publicly as well as personally.

From the past comes a piece of personal correspondence, written by a "people-strategist" to a wealthy entrepreneur almost 2,000 years ago. It contains only 22 sentences in less than a dozen brief paragraphs, and yet it is the most articulate case study in the building of positive, productive interpersonal relationships to be found anywhere. Fortunately, this ancient document, simply known as "Philemon," has found its way into the New Testament to be preserved for all posterity. When it comes to the bottom line, many of today's methods of building productive relationships are superficial and deceptive, resulting in short-term gain at best. The intent of this volume and the content of Philemon's letter is not just to win friends but to keep them in long-term, mutually beneficial, positive, productive interpersonal relationships.

It seems that every epoch of Christian church history has a question from the lips our Lord. The days of the 21st Century are days of unbelievable challenge and opportunity. But Christ has a question for His church today. It is the issue all Christians must face for the next generation. It is the question of Matthew 16:15 - "Who do you say that I am?" Perhaps no other single topic will be under attack during our remaining days of ministry as much as the issue of the exclusivity of the gospel. When so many have gone the way of pluralism and inclusivism, God is asking today, "Who do you say that I am?"

Additional books by O.S. Hawkins

Can't find a favorite title? O.S. Hawkins has written more than 25 books throughout his ministry, some of which are no longer in print or that are no longer available in electronic format. Many online resellers have these older books available. For a partial listing, visit Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com. Books pictured may or may not be available currently. O.S. Hawkins and GuideStone Financial Resources are not responsible for the sales of the books from third-party sites and receives no royalties for the sale of these out-of-print books.

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